Podcasts about AJC

Mike Griffith with the AJC and DawgNation kicked off Tuesday's 3 Man Front with his reaction to Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech parting ways and the latest on CFP expansion for 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Cup hype is being met with hoteliers being less-than-impressed with bookings. Last summer, Beyonce' and baseball's All-Star game seemed to outpace FIFA's marquee event, in Atlanta bookings. This isn't just an Atlanta malaise, either. Who's to blame? A global economy stunted by war? ICE presence dampening spirits in the Latino community? Maybe it's some combination of events, but it's hard to escape the ambivalence, writes the AJC's Ken Seguira. - - - With all the gaudiness of the UFC / Motorcross events at the White House, it's also kind of humorous that investigators are literally combing Washington Mall grass to figure out who's responsible for the appearance of the numbers 8,6, 4 and 7 in the grass. - - - High-profile GOP run-offs are giving an alarming edge to Republicans in Senate district 7 where the former Senator - Nabilah Parkes - exited early to make an 11th hour run for the nomination to be her party's lieutenant governor nominee. With Democrats needing every vote in a looming special session where new legislative maps will drawn and voted on. While the pivot may pay off for Parkes, it may have cost her party a Senate seat until next January, and through this pivotal special session.

PLUS: Donald pisses off Knicks' fans; where's the proof from the FBI / Fulton seizure & MARTA's naysayers seem unaware of the authority's efforts to address homelessnessThe Atlanta Journal Constitution's Patricia Murphy - perhaps as a response to national media fawning over Jon Ossoff as a potential 2028 contender - brought the wet blanket to that notion. Okay fine; but it's hard to argue that his being on a potential 2028 ticket wouldn't make it a better ticket.- - - - Donald Trump showing up for the New York Knicks' NBA Finals game earlier this week was clearly another "Make a Wish" presidency stop: more about him and less about the tens of thousands there or the hundreds of thousands who hoped to attend watch parties around the venue. Fans there let him know they were pissed, but the nationally syndicated morning show "The Breakfast Club" also weighed in on Stephen A. Smith's disdain for Trump's presence. - - - - The AJC reports on the FBI seizure of Fulton County 2020 boxes of ballots: that it's "investigation fails to deliver, so far." Ya don't say.- - - - The thing about "big city" issues is (I've said this many times) that Republicans never offer actionable solutions, but like "Statler & Waldorf," the old snipes in "The Muppet Show" balcony, have snide comments and no contribution. Most right wing MARTA grousers are likely unaware MARTA's actually long teamed up with an Atlanta homeless advocacy organization (gift link) to assist the unhoused who show up in their stations and on their trains.

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into the redistricting fight ahead of Georgia's special session, set to begin June 17th. AJC reporter Tamar Hallerman walks through which congressional and state legislative districts are most at risk, why the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling gives Republicans new legal cover, and what tools Democrats have left to challenge new maps in court. State Rep. Saira Draper joins to size up what Democrats can realistically do in the minority, names specific vulnerable Republicans she is watching, and argues that Governor Kemp's decision to redistrict before November puts several members of his own party in a difficult position. Both guests address the session's second major item: the state's looming voting machine deadline, and what a delay would mean for November. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Griffith from DawgNation & the AJC made his return to 3 Man Front and shared his take on the Brendan Sorsby eligibility ruling & universities across the country taking a stand against Texas Tech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PLUS: "everyone" wants Senator Jon Ossoff to run for President.I pulled up a recent video done by the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Ernie Suggs, doing a small tour of MARTA train usage weaving in MARTA's troubled (from the start) history for some context.What frustrates me most about MARTA's issues - and the issues flowing into its stations and trains from the major city it serves - is that Republicans who have almost no footing in the metro area, and particularly not the city itself, show no interest in addressing systemic issues by offering long term solutions. Instead, they lean on "dog whistle" tropes knowing their suburban, exurban and rural voters have backed-in preconceptions about "inner city" violence and "urban" decay.There's nothing new under the sun with this sort of pandering to a mostly white voting block but what doesn't get said enough - in my opinion - is that a) "white flight" led to a lot of usb) at the state level, Republicans take a "hands off" approach to a region of the state they can't gain footing in because they don't see the electoral benefit (gee, wonder why?) whichc) makes them just as (if not more) responsible, in absentia, as any local authorities or elected leaders actually *trying* to effect positive change.Atlanta police chief Darin Schierbaum opines "you can't arrest your way to a safe city" in an op/ed in the Atlanta Journal Constitution. He's right; but that's all Republicans ever offer as "solutions" to crime: bigger police presence as a (temporary) deterrent but never solution(s) to the longer term and system issues that are at the root of crime: a lack of opportunity. - - - -The New York Times' Michelle Goldberg opines that "everyone" wants Georgia's US Senator Jon Ossoff to run for President. Hey, I"m a fan, myself; I've whispered about him being a 2028 dark horse in episodes past, too, but I'm skimming over her op/ed to chew on the notion a bit. The AJC's Patricia Murphy, meanwhile, has a different take: "sorry liberals; Jon Ossoff isn't running for President."- - - - Whew, that 'Meet The Press' sit down was a headscratcher, no? Why's the President holed up in a metal sided building in rural Wisconsin in the midst of severe weather to do a network TV interview, anyway? Oh, and also he's a petulant man-baby who his base entrusts to negotiate with the likes of Iran, China's Xi and Russia's Putin, but is too easily rattled by Kirsten Welker pressing him on unfounded election conspiracies. But the story that caught my attention over the weekend? That the Pentagon has ratcheted up its concerns that Israel is spying on us. The Hegseth-led "Department of War" raised its threat assessment level to the highest level on our ally - Israel - spying on us. - - - -Back to Trump on 'Meet The Press,' and my calling out political media for their two-toned portrayal of monthly jobs numbers from one presidency to the next. Trump is taking victory laps over jobs numbers from May that - under Biden - would've been less feted by national media. Meanwhile, farm bankruptcies are up, affordability is nearing crisis mode for many Americans (Trumps loves inflation, he said) and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins - quizzed by Rep. Eric Sorensen - couldn't be bothered.

First, with the loss of Atlanta Civic Circle, a reminder that local journalism, local podcasting, local "scrutinizers" are in short supply even in a big city, and this economy and constantly altering landscape in news and content delivery don't make it any easier.That's why I chose to divulge that my personal income situation necessitates me taking a job that'll ensure a more stable income for me; but the hope is I'll be able to figure the schedule to keep doing this show. So with that ...- - - Despite crime data showing violent crime is down both in Atlanta and where MARTA police has jurisdiction, two prominent incidents - a violent stabbing murder and a gang-related shooting - has passengers on edge and dubious right wing politicians looking to capitalize. Burt Jones, for example, has spouted off a time or two on social media - even tying Keisha Lance Bottoms to MARTA - while offering nothing to actually solve what ails MARTA. That's the GOP for you, though: never solutions, just band aids with badges. AJC op/ed writer David Plazas wrote on the MARTA situation - from the standpoint of someone who enjoys using it frequently. Like the rest of us, he wants MARTA to succeed and to be better. - - - Another situation where the city's mass transit needs are being awfully bungled: the Atlanta Beltline that now has autonomous vehicles connecting patrons to the southwest portion of the trail via "ATL Spoke." One problem: a study touting its use was biased according to a filed complaint.Sara Gregory's thorough piece in the AJC offers a LOT of smoke that may well lead to a roaring fire of corruption.

Former Atlanta Falcons On SI alum and current AJC beat writer Daniel Flick joins the Falcons podcast to break down the Falcons' offseason. Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SCOTTKENNEDY⁠⁠⁠⁠ Become a Member of the Falcons Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCExH7g8jWCX0Wb5p6Jd9FwA/join⁠⁠⁠⁠ For More Atlanta Falcons News: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.si.com/nfl/falcons/onsi⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nick Kendell: ⁠⁠https://x.com/NickKendellMHH⁠⁠ Scott Kennedy: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/scottkennedy?sub_confirmation=1 ⁠⁠ Garrett Chapman: ⁠⁠https://x.com/gchapatl⁠⁠ #Falcons #AtlantaFalcons #DirtyBirds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last Thursday, WXIA-TV's Doug Richards reported on findings that showed a bit of a taxpayer cash corruption loop showing itself between Governor Brian Kemp and the Dooley family, where Brine influenced upwards of $27 million in school safety contracts, taking donations from Daniel Dooley and funneling it back to Daniel's brother Derek Dooley's Senate campaign. Meanwhile, Mike Collins had to cut ties (finally!) with Congressional staffer and campaign manager Brandon Phillips after a social media comment calling a Dooley staffer "Matt Lauer's sloppy seconds" and “a Yankee with poor judgment in women and GA politics.” That Dooley staffer - Brooke Nevils, came forward recently alleging being raped by former the former NBC and TODAY show host Matt Lauer and revealed attempting suicide afterwards.I mean, sure it's low, but Phillips LIVES "low." As Patricia Murphy pointed out in her AJC op/ed, Phillips has been involved in bar fights and dog-kicking allegations. He's scum, but he's popular GOP scum, having ties to GOP gubernatorial hopeful Rick Jackson and Rep. Clay Fuller from Georgia's 14th Congressional district, along with lieutenant gubernatorial hopeful Sen. Greg Dolezal. Meanwhile, the joint campaign appearance with former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Senator Jon Ossoff stood in stark contrast at the Tabernacle Sunday, giving both candidates an opportunity to tee off on those scandals and on the current state ot Trump 2.0. I have both speeches in the show to review.

Sarah K Spencer, reporter for the AJC, has been keeping tabs on both Georgia and Georgia Tech Baseball all season long and gives us her insight on the teams as they both prepare to host Regional action in their respective ballparks as well as who she feel has the most to lose by not advancing, are the teams set up for long term success and if they were to meet in Omaha who could come out on topSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to "The Locker Room" with "Hometeam" Brandon Leak, John Michaels and former Atlanta Falcon Brian Finneran. The guys talk all the top stories from the Braves, Falcons, Hawks, Bulldogs, Tech as well as across the nation. The 9 o'clock hour is brought to you by Dr. Roof, trusted and recommended by Brian Finneran himself! Keep your roof, gutters and home exterior healthy with Dr. Roof, Atlanta's Roofing Experts since 1988..schedule a free inspection at DrRoof.com Sarah Spencer of AJC talks Georgia & Georgia Tech Baseball Bulldog Beat presented by Georgia's Own Credit Union Georgia Pack & Load and Attorney Ken Nugent Bet Nots! presented by Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Resort See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah K Spencer, reporter for the AJC, has been keeping tabs on both Georgia and Georgia Tech Baseball all season long and gives us her insight on the teams as they both prepare to host Regional action in their respective ballparks as well as who she feel has the most to lose by not advancing, are the teams set up for long term success and if they were to meet in Omaha who could come out on topSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul is live at the SEC Meetings and is joined by Greg Sankey, SEC Commissioner, Mike Griffith, AJC's DawgNation and Donde Plowman, University of Tennessee Chancellor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell answer listener questions about Georgia's post-primary landscape, including Keisha Lance Bottoms' sweeping Democratic win, the money gap between Republican and Democratic candidates, and legal questions around newly passed legislation. They also examine how self-funded candidates use personal loans and what those numbers signal in the governor's race. In segment two, Greg and Tia feature Q&A recorded live at the Politically Georgia happy hour at Manuel's Tavern with Patricia Murphy, including questions about judicial elections, political power and the AJC's coverage of Georgia's changing suburbs. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Morning Xtra with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a! The 8 o'clock hour is brought to you by Central Heating & Air, your Atlanta Carrier Experts. 770-GET-HEAT, Centralheat.com The Voter Fraud in the US Flippin the bird / The Fraud is the tip of the Iceberg Mamdani’s World Cup Feud Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Griffith with the AJC and DawgNation kicked off the #TacoTuesday edition of 3 Man Front with his thoughts on players' eligibility, what's next for Sorsby, and the potential of an expanded CFP! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In hour one of 3 Man Front with Pat Smith, Landrum Roberts and Molly Robinson we caught up with the AJC and DawgNation's Mike Griffith, got you up to date on Brendan Sorsby's lawsuit, and could the SEC and Big Ten do their own thing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Griffith from DawgNation & the AJC made his weekly visit with 3 Man Front to share his take on Lane Kiffin's viral comments in Vanity Fair about why he left Ole Miss for LSU. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Vannini, The Athletic & Mike Griffith, AJC's DawgNation join the show. PLUS, your calls! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PLUS: A Democrat governor in GA having to work w/a GOP legislature & 'Friday Funnies'Thursday's conversation with former Fulton prosecutor Will Wooten, running for a Georgia Appeals Court seat, dropped just before the AJC's Bill Torpy penned his op/ed where he somewhat insinuates that perhaps Fulton DA Fani Willis may have dispatched candidates for a 'revenge tour' of sorts. Georgia Recorder columnist Jay Bookman offered more perspective on the Georgia Democratic gubernatorial race, noting that it's highly likely if a Democrat does win, they'll have to "work with" a GOP-led general assembly, and wonders which of the Democrats vying for the seat are best-suited to handle that task. - - - The passing of Atlanta media icon Ted Turner - who bought and transformed local station WTBS into the "SuperStation" that also introduced us to his other passion projects: the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Braves, then launched CNN and CNN Headline News, thrusting Atlanta into international prominence the likes of which it never before saw - is quite notable. For one, I grew up wanting to BE like Ted, but for another, his passing reminds me that he lived the sort of libera/progressive life of success that should serve as an example in this Musk/Trump/Bezos era of self-gratification and excess.And, as I do each Friday, I seek out some mental wellness and laughs with my good friend, comedian Sterling Thrill as we glance over the highlights and lowlights of another Trump presidency week "gone by."

Today on the show we talked with Carolyn Bourdeaux, and she talked about her AJC article. We also talked about Aliens, Church, Jackie Labat and Ray Rice.

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the latest AJC poll of Georgia Democrats and why Keisha Lance Bottoms holds a commanding lead in the governor's race without locking up the nomination. They examine the scramble for second place between Michael Thurmond, Jason Esteves and Geoff Duncan, and what the large bloc of undecided voters could mean for a runoff. They also dig into what the poll reveals about Democratic voters' deep opposition to Donald Trump, rising economic anxiety and growing backlash to AI-driven data centers across Georgia. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of Political Breakfast, the team discusses recent polling. Are they spot on or not? Strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson share their take with Lisa Rayam. A recent AJC poll on the Democratic Race for Governor is at the center of the conversation. In addition, the team sorts through the recent US Supreme Court Decision regarding the Voting Rights Act and the state of Louisiana. What are the ramifications here in Georgia?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Bluestein hosts with Patricia Murphy to dig into the AJC's new polling on Georgia's Republican races for governor and U.S. Senate. They size up Rick Jackson's close contest with Burt Jones, the large share of undecided voters and what the numbers suggest about Donald Trump's influence in the GOP primary. They also weigh Mike Collins' lead in the Senate race, Buddy Carter's attacks and Derek Dooley's challenge in turning Brian Kemp's support into broader momentum. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Griffith with the AJC and DawgNation kicked off Tuesday's 3 Man Front with his insight on the Big Ten's record revenue and how it impacts the SEC! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we talk about AJC poll results, turnouts with democratic and republicans, SCSU HBCU, Shelley Wynter Endorsement Natalie Hall, Helen Zenobia, Fitz Johnson, Josh Tolbert and Marcy Scott. Shelley also talks about Buffalo Sabers.

Today on the show we talk about Supreme Court Voting Rights Decision, AJC poll comes out, Costco Hot Dogs, Shelley Wynter's Endorsement of Barbara Rivera Holes, Bill Cowsert and Tyler Harper. We also talk about Diego Pavia, Liv Golf and many more!

Mike Griffith of DawgNation & the AJC returned to 3 Man Front to weigh in on the Brendan Sorsby gambling situation, Ty Simpson's surprising NFL Draft selection by the Rams & a change for the Georgia football broadcast team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and UNG professor Matthew Boedy attended the Tuesday TPUSA rally in downtown Athens and joined me to chew on the woeful turnout and vibe (what there was of one) in the building as JD Vance drifted onto the stage without TPUSA CEO Erika Kirk. ---The one thing you can say about conservative radio pundit Eric Erickson is that he doesn't sugarcoat things for his audience when their preferred party and candidates are in trouble. He gave it to AJC readers thusly: "Republicans are in for a drubbing," he writes.

PLUS: Scott Soracco is a "fighting fifty" Democrat filling an empty ballot slot - but he's aiming to win, JD Vance's poll numbers are on (not in) the couch and GA gubernatorial talk.I've said for years now, the spike in oil and gas prices, and subsequently everything we bought & paid for while Joe Biden wa sin office, was due in large part to one key decision then-President Donald Trump made in 2020. See, then, in April of 2020, while we were all sheltering-in-place and not filling gas tanks, the oil industry was cratering. Many industries were, as you recall, but precious oil had to survive, right? So Trump needled OPEC nations to agree to throttle back production - for two years! (Gift NYT link; enjoy!) That deal lasted through April of 2022, long after his J6 tantrum and exit. Wouldn't you know, inflation only began cooling a month after that deal expired? I revisit this because it's time for Democrats to start reminding people of that deal and to pour cold water on the gaslighting the GOP has gotten away with (and still trots out!) that Trump somehow inherited an affordability crisis when in fact, he sparked it!Once I got that off my chest, I decided to play "pretend," as in "pretend I was on 'NewsNight with Abby Phillip' Monday night as 'cosplay Trump' investment firm CEO Hal Lambert - dressed in Trump suit & tie - played the role of 'Scott Jennings' that night, and needed correcting. Make no mistake: Bakari Sellers, Leigh McGowan and Margaret Donovan, along with Phillip, did a commendable job, but left out a few key barbs I happily supplied in "post-edit." ---Scott Soracco is one of the "Fighting 50" Democratic Georgia candidates who's stepped up to bring voters to the polls for the entire ticket, but hey, it's 2026 - he can actually win State House district 29, so let's hear him out!---Back pretending I'm on the 'NewsNight' set, "we" weigh in on Trump's sacrilegious AI-generated depiction of him as "Doctor Jesus," and MAGA suddenly having issues with faith leaders weighing in on political discussions when it's A) a Catholic (the Pope) and B) contrarian to their worldview. ---Speaking of 'overt political activity,' JD Vance - spending time in Athens, Georgia, this week, also traveling the globe to shill for Viktor Orban likely doesn't help with his poll numbers - per Harry Enten at CNN. ---In the run-up to the Wednesday night WXIA-TV/NextStar Georgia Democratic gubernatorial debate, I instead hovered over Patricia Murphy's latest AJC op/ed, focusing on Rick Jackson v Burt Jones food fight on the right.

The AJC locates the long‑hidden remains of the Guidestones. The culture war around the monument erupts, and the team identifies people the GBI should have talked to. The question now is whether they ever did?   If you like this series, you're only scratching the surface. Go to ajc.com, become a subscriber, and find out for yourself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Griffith of DawgNation & the AJC made his weekly visit with 3 Man Front to discuss why Spring games have lost their luster around college football, ideas on how to reignite fan interest & more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When sources go quiet, the data starts talking. AJC data journalist Charles Minshew follows a hidden trail through records and digital clues—pushing the investigation further than anyone has before.    If you like this series, you're only scratching the surface. Go to ajc.com, become a subscriber, and find out for yourself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AJC uncovers evidence the GBI overlooked. The swatting of Kandiss Taylor reveals blind spots, missteps, and a shocking lack of urgency from the GBI.  Can the team solve this crime on their own? Has too much time passed?  A wild hunt of car records leads to a surprising discovery. What we choose to ignore has bigger ripple effects than we understand.  If you like this series, you're only scratching the surface. Go to ajc.com, become a subscriber, and find out for yourself.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Griffith of DawgNation and the AJC made his weekly visit with 3 Man Front to dive into the growing issues in college athletics surrounding the transfer portal & unsustainable roster spending. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Bluestein speaks with Democratic candidate Shawn Harris about the high-stakes runoff in Georgia's 14th District and his pitch to voters in a deeply Republican seat. Harris discusses national security, rising costs and his criticism of Republican leadership as he tries to build a coalition of Democrats, independents and GOP voters. Then Greg turns to AJC contributor Meagan Hanson for a look at how the partial federal shutdown fueled chaos at Atlanta's airport. Hanson connects the funding fight to the broader political standoff in Washington and what it could mean for voters. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Georgia lawmakers are rewriting the rules—and your wallet may feel it. In this episode of Saturdays with Sandra, host Sandra Parrish sits down with AJC political reporter Greg Bluestein to unpack the flurry of major decisions coming out of the final days of Georgia’s legislative session. From gas tax suspensions and income tax rebates to literacy funding battles, school cell phone bans, and a surprising push to end daylight saving time, this conversation breaks down what passed, what’s stalled, and what it all means for Georgians right now. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram or download our app to stay connected! Saturdays with Sandra www.1011thepulse.com ios App Android App Advertise with UsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down the political and real-world impact of massive TSA lines at Hartsfield-Jackson as the partial government shutdown drags on. They talk with the AJC's Shaddi Abusaid from the airport, where travelers are facing hours-long waits and growing frustration, and examine how the standoff in Washington is spilling into Georgia's Senate race. Then Greg and Patricia turn to rising gas prices and a newly signed law suspending the state gas tax. State Rep. John Carson joins to explain how the measure came together and what relief drivers can expect. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Griffith with the AJC and DawgNation kicked off Tuesday's 3 Man Front and broke down the impact of a one-time transfer portal, could Georgia get all-white uniforms, and which SEC team left in the Big Dance has the best shot at a Final Four? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Griffith of DawgNation & the AJC joined 3 Man Front on Tuesday to discuss disciplinary matters in the SEC, why America loves the NCAA Tournament & compliment the wisdom of Greg Sankey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing like settling into the recliner Sunday evening to be rattled by the reality that the Trump White House should've known - prior to launching warfare on Iran - that the Strait of Hormuz ought to have been war-gamed (it has been, before) for becoming a deadly "choke point." That's what a 13-minute '60 Minutes' segment (yeah, on CBS, still) enlightened its audience to Sunday.Former Biden transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg - on CNN's 'State of the Union' Sunday - calling it "amateur hour." Joining Ron to discuss, CBS News national security advisor Dr. Jeff McCausland (44:30) Oh, and even before 20% of the world' oil supply got choked off, it turns out the late 2025 economic data was revised downward (and it wasn't good before that). So. Much. Winning. Maybe that explains why Trump's trying everything possible to will the economy into the black and of the red, by threatening (and failing, legally) Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. ---The TV flame war between Rick Jackson and Burt Jones is so one-sided it's almost bringing about some ... pity? ... for Burt. Almost. There's Jackson's attacks on Jones, with Jones opting to cast Jackson as a pro-Planned Parenthood businessman. That put Jackson on the defensive before putting out an ad featuring - get this - Burt Jones lauding Jackson just last fall. Oof. Meanwhile, as Ron noted last week, the AJC's Greg Bluestein noted the race for 'runner-up' in the Democratic gubernatorial primary is afoot. After the dust-up at the Stonecrest, Ga., forum between Geoff Duncan and Jason Esteves, the Esteves camp rolled out a Duncan-targeted microsite with a vast array of screen grabs of Duncan's past press clippings and social media posts. It's effective - for those who'll go to it (but how many people will that even be?)

A political showdown in Georgia is unfolding — and the stakes are higher than anyone expected. Sandra Parish sits down with AJC political reporter Greg Bluestein to break down the crowded 14th District race, Donald Trump’s continued influence, and why Democrats are outperforming expectations in one of the state’s reddest regions. Bluestein explains the key players, the possibility of five separate elections, and what this battle reveals about Georgia’s shifting political landscape. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram or download our app to stay connected! Saturdays with Sandra www.1011thepulse.com ios App Android App Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Opening01:02 Overview of the 14th District Chaos02:30 Why This Election Could Happen Five Times03:48 Trump’s Influence and the Republican Divide05:22 Sean Harris and Rising Democratic Enthusiasm07:01 The Runoff and What Comes Next08:45 Party Leaders Choosing Sides10:12 Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Role — Or Lack Of It12:05 Final Thoughts and Where to Follow Greg BluesteinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this emergency episode of Seeking Sinai, Rabbi Natan speaks with one of the leaders of the American Jewish Committee, Dov Wilker, about the rapidly unfolding confrontation between Israel, the United States, and Iran. Together they explore whether this moment is simply the next phase of the war that began on October 7th or a historic turning point in the region. The conversation also examines how the American Jewish community is processing these developments and what role advocacy organizations like AJC play behind the scenes. At stake are not only geopolitical outcomes, but also the future of Jewish security, solidarity, and leadership in a rapidly changing world.After you listen to the conversation, check out ajc.orgto reference the statistics and articles mentioned in this episode, including the "Iran Explainer," "Tough Questions" as well as resources with graphics of drones and maps. 

Mike Griffith with the AJC and DawgNation kicked off 3 Man Front with his thoughts on the Presidential College Sports Roundtable and Georgia hoops! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia politics is heating up! In this episode of Saturdays with Sandra, AJC reporter Greg Bluestein breaks down the latest from the Gold Dome, including the $43.7 billion amended budget, tax relief for Georgians, and the bipartisan Dream Scholarships. Plus, hear about the surprises from candidate qualifying week and the property tax bill that didn’t make the cut. Get the inside scoop on what’s next for Georgia’s legislative and campaign season! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram or download our app to stay connected! Saturdays with Sandra www.1011thepulse.com ios App Android App Advertise with Us Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Banter00:05 Greg Bluestein on Candidate Qualifying Week02:25 Georgia’s $43.7 Billion Amended Budget04:45 Property Tax Bill Rejection and Future Prospects06:30 Dream Scholarships and Bipartisan Support08:15 Legislative Updates and Campaign Season Insights09:45 Closing Thoughts and What’s NextSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his final interview as the AJC's Falcons beat writer, D Orlando Ledbetter joins us to reflect on his tenure at the AJ, why he's tired of hearing Penix talk, why playing in the preseason matters, what happens if Penix isn't ready to play to start the season, and which falcons team he covered was the most talented,

Mike Griffith of DawgNation & the AJC joined 3 Man Front on Tuesday to discuss his takeaways from covering the NFL Combine, some SEC coaches advocating for a 24-team CFB Playoff & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2:13 Women's Basketball senior forward Kishyah Anderson talks about the path that Team52 has taken in winning a regular season championship & making a hopeful run to March Madness19:15 Chad Bishop, new Atlanta Braves beat writer for the AJC & proud Georgia Southern grad, reflects on his time as an undergrad & his devout passion for the Blue & WhiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The pressure is reaching a boiling point for Juventus. With the Top 4 race tightening in Serie A, there's no room left for mistakes. Is it time for Luciano Spalletti to finally mix things up?After a turbulent stretch of results, questions are mounting around Juventus' tactics, lineup choices, and mentality. Should Spalletti change the system? Are certain players underperforming? Or is the responsibility now fully on the squad to step up and deliver when it matters most?In this episode, Berto and the AJC community break down the biggest question facing Juventus right now:

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy break down why the State Election Board stopped short of moving to take over Fulton County's elections after the FBI raid of the county's election offices. Greg talks with AJC politics reporter Caleb Groves about what happened during the board's two-day meeting and how Georgia law could allow a state intervention before 2026. Then Greg and Patricia sit down with State Election Board Chair John Fervier, who calls talk of a takeover “political theater” and argues there is no justification for state control of Fulton's elections. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices